Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan hosts annual sports day

Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan held its annual sports day recently at the new school premises, upholding the aspect of sporting events. Laxmi Ratan Shukla, minister of state youth services & sports department was the chief guest. The day began with the welcome address which eloquently mentioned the importance of the day and instilled among students the need to participate in the events in the right spirit, showcasing highest respect for the rules and regulations, keeping alive the spirit of sportsmanship.
The investiture ceremony of the captains and vice-captains was done by our vice-chairman, Srikishan Goel assisted by Kakoli Nag, vice-principal (academics). The badges were given away by the principal, SK Srivastava assisted by Sonali Bhattacharya, headmistress (primary). The captains of the four houses — Indira House, Kalpana House, Nivedita House and Teresa House — were asked to take their respective flags from the flag stand. The hoisting of the National Flag breathed in a moment of pride among all and sundry present at the ground. Srikishan Goel declared the annual sports meet open by releasing pigeons and the torch bearing ceremony which symbolised the ever-awakened inner conscience.
Students displayed remarkable coordination and efficiency on the beats of drum when they displayed the opening march past. The guard of honour was given to the principal and vice-principal (academics). The captain soon kept the flags on the flag stand and jogged back to their position to take the oath, which was read out by the school captain. Individual houses were asked to jog back to their tents.
The day had a couple of drill displays which were a feast to the eyes due to the deft hand and feet coordination. 'Ekta mein Anekta' was presented by classes VI to VIII which showcased the belief that we may be culturally, socially, religiously different but this difference is also the source of our individuality. As all religions lead to the path of peaceful coexistence, students displayed this aspect that India is one of the few countries which has peaceful co-existence of such diverse religions in one realm. 'Dance with Bamboo' brought the flavour of Mizoram folk dance. Students showed incredible agility. Martial art made us aware of the importance of educating every girl child in the art of self-defence.
The track and field events began where the students were divided in five divisions (A-E). Flat race was followed by run with the ball, obstacle race and two in a ring for students of division B (class IX). This was followed by track and field events for division A (class XI), division C (class VIII), division D (class VII), division C (class VI). The last event was the relay race.
Prizes were distributed among the winners. A gala felicitation was given to Laxmi Ratan Shukla and Kailash Mishra, councillor, Ward No. 62. This year Indira House bagged the first position with 122 points followed by Kalpana House with 110 points and Nivedita House with 99 points. The vote of thanks and dehoisting of the National Flag ended the day's events.
December 22 ended on a cheerful note heralding the year 2019, promising all young sports enthusiasts a better and a brighter annual sports in the forthcoming years.

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